Re: name that plant

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• To: perennials@mallorn.com
• Subject: Re: name that plant
• From: T* W* <w*@interaccess.com>
• Date: Fri, 06 Jun 1997 07:06:12 -0700
• References: <199706061731.NAA12372@earthma.zelacom.com>

Isabelle Hayes wrote:

> Can anyone tell me the name for a perennial (weed?) that grows around
> here
> in profusion?  It has leaves with scalloped edges, and blue flowers at
> this
> time of the year (zone 5), it propogates by sending out "feelers", or
> "shoots" (please excuse my ignorance), very like what wild
> strawberries do;
>
> when crushed it gives off a rather harsh odor, one I imagine is
> offensive to
> insects.
>
> Isabelle Hayes
>
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 Sounds like a weed, called ground ivy.  I think that it was originally
developed as a perennial.  It tends to take over everything.   I have a
big problem with it, but have been able to get it under control in the
beds, anyway.  I also have a lot on my lawn.

You can try to control it with a mixture of 5 tsp of borax, with 1 quart
of water.  This is sprayed on in May-June and in the fall (you would
need to hand pull anything that is around your plants).  I've also found
that Round Up works just as well.

L. Weiland
Zone 5

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